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Quick Start Guide: Getting Started with Canvas at MIT Sloan

At a Glance In this guide, you'll learn about the tools and support you need to…
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Anna WrightJune 14, 2021
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MIT Sloan’s Gold Standards: Top 6 Best Practices for an Effective Canvas Site

At a Glance Together, Sloan Technology Services and the Sloan Student Senate identified 6 best…
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How to Use the Membership Tool in Canvas

At a Glance This guide for teaching teams explains step-by-step how to do the following…
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How to Confirm That Students Can View and Download a File in a Canvas Course

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FAQ: Non-Standard Canvas Sites

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How to Schedule Zoom Meetings in Your Canvas Course

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Quick Start Guide: Course Overview Tool

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Anna WrightApril 25, 2021
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